Healthy Eating

Healthy eating is important for all tamariki and rangatahi. Learn about nutrition and find tips for encouraging healthy eating in your child. 

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Fussy Eating In Children

Fussy eating is common in tamariki (children), and it's common for them to dislike certain foods. Tamariki will gradually eat and explore new foods as they get older. Providing healthy food and an enjoyable eating environment for your child will help them enjoy mealtimes.

Vegetarian & Vegan Eating In Children

A vegetarian eating pattern can be healthy for tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). It will take some planning to make sure your child gets all the nutrition they need to grow.